Country
Specie
ISO3
BRA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Karakul
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed adapted the diversity climatic variations in the Brazilian tropical climate.
Special characteristic of product
Wool and skin naturally coloured (black, white, brown, yellow, grey).
Other special qualities
lamb is slaughtered until 3 days old or newborn the skin is called Astrakan or Breitschwanz.
Reference for special qualities
Sheep Breeders Brazilian Association
Color comments
multi colored: black, gray, brown, and combinations.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
horn grows in different shapes and sizes.
Other specific visible traits
thin and little head, convex in profile, with long ears in lightly fallen position, head totally free of wool.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1977
Description of origin
imported, origin Iran, and Afghanistan.
Year of origin
1931
Location within country
Rio Grande do Sul, and São Paulo states.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
